How do I get an alert via Messenger to work?

[sowen]

I'm trying to set up alerts so it will work with messenger, but I can't seem to get it to work. I've checked the documentation, and this forum. All I get is the error "Unable to send alert".

How does one configure this?

[Vlk]

Well, it has a couple of limitations:

1. it only works from outside of the avast NT service (e.g. in a non-scheduled on-demand scan), not inside the service (i.e. on-access and scheduled on-demand) - unfortunately, this is a limitation of the messenger engine - it just doesn't seem to be working in a context of system service...

2. you must be logged on to messenger [passport] (avast doesn't log you on)

3. specify the buddy name to send the message to in the form of this e-mail address (not his nick) -- like gwb@whitehouse.gov instead of God Wannabe ...


Hope this helps,
Vlk

[sowen]

Ok, well that clarifies a lot. Too bad, because it would have been neat to get on-access alerts via Messenger from my system at home. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to put up with old-fashioned email

Wow, GWB is on your contacts list?!? I've only got Tony@number-10.gov.uk and Liz2@royal.gov.uk!